Multi-Camera Television Cinematographers On The Magic Of Their Craft

“[Cinematographer PATTI LEE] ‘The most important element of a multi-camera sitcom is the audience,”’she adds. ‘So many times, a pilot or show will seem a little dull or flat during rehearsals, but when the audience shows up and there’s that immediate reaction, the difference is remarkable. It’s a live stage show, and first impressions are important. If someone flubs their line, they back up, so the set up for the joke is right.'”